durable goods

plural noun

1. goods, as household appliances, machinery, or sports equipment, that are not consumed or destroyed in use and can be used for a period of time, usually three or more years.

durable goods

plural noun

1. Also called: durables. goods, such as most producer goods and some consumer goods, that require infrequent replacement. Compare disposable goods , perishables

durable goods

1. Manufactured products capable of long utility, such as refrigerators and automobiles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of durable goods¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Related Words

• consumer durables www.thesaurus.com
• consumer goods